Portland police arrest 19 protesters as political divide hardens
World
September 1, 2020
Portland police arrest 19 protesters as political divide hardens
PORTLAND, Ore. (Reuters) – Protests flared again in Portland overnight on Monday as demonstrators clashed with police on the streets…
Macron warns Lebanese leaders of sanctions if reforms are not swift
Middle East
September 1, 2020
Macron warns Lebanese leaders of sanctions if reforms are not swift
BEIRUT (Reuters) – French President Emmanuel Macron has warned Lebanese politicians they risk sanctions if they fail to set the…
Israel, UAE will cooperate on financial services, investment
Middle East
September 1, 2020
Israel, UAE will cooperate on financial services, investment
JERUSALEM (Reuters) – Israel and the United Arab Emirates agreed on Tuesday to set up a joint committee to cooperate…
Iran’s Khamenei: UAE ‘disgraced forever’ by Israel deal
Middle East
September 1, 2020
Iran’s Khamenei: UAE ‘disgraced forever’ by Israel deal
DUBAI (Reuters) – The United Arab Emirates has betrayed the Islamic world and the Palestinians by reaching a deal toward…
Israel, Hamas agree to restore calm along Gaza border
Middle East
September 1, 2020
Israel, Hamas agree to restore calm along Gaza border
GAZA (Reuters) – Palestinian militant groups and Israel agreed to end a weeks-long escalation of unrest along the Israel-Gaza border,…
Macron to mark Lebanon’s centenary as nation teeters on brink
Middle East
September 1, 2020
Macron to mark Lebanon’s centenary as nation teeters on brink
BEIRUT (Reuters) – French President Emmanuel Macron will mark Lebanon’s centenary on Tuesday by planting a cedar tree, the emblem…
Scientists see downsides to top COVID-19 vaccines from Russia, China
Middle East
August 31, 2020
Scientists see downsides to top COVID-19 vaccines from Russia, China
TORONTO/CHICAGO (Reuters) – High-profile COVID-19 vaccines developed in Russia and China share a potential shortcoming: They are based on a…
Newly designated Lebanese PM urges immediate reforms, IMF deal
Middle East
August 31, 2020
Newly designated Lebanese PM urges immediate reforms, IMF deal
BEIRUT (Reuters) – Lebanon’s prime minister-designate Mustapha Adib called on Monday for the formation of a new government in record…
Israeli and US officials to fly to UAE to cement ‘normalization’ deal
Middle East
August 31, 2020
Israeli and US officials to fly to UAE to cement ‘normalization’ deal
TEL AVIV (Reuters) – Top aides to US President Donald Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu fly to the…
Lebanon set to designate new PM ahead of Macron visit
Middle East
August 31, 2020
Lebanon set to designate new PM ahead of Macron visit
BEIRUT (Reuters) – Lebanon’s ambassador to Germany Mustapha Adib is set to be designated prime minister on Monday ahead of…